10 Weird Facts About Facial Hair

— January 3, 2015 Comments Off 1076

6. Tax Man

Peter The Great of Russia imposed a tax on men who wore beards. Guys with mustaches were given a pass. Now we know that stupid taxes are not exclusive to the modern age.

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